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Southland Times, Issue 19508, 6 May 1922, Page 4

Safe deposit lockers have been installed at the Public Trust Office, Don Street, and they are now available to depositors. At five o’clock yesterday the Fire Brigade received a call, but it was found that the cause of the alarm was only a furnace in full blast.

Intending exhibitors are notified that the time for receiving entries for the Dunedin Winter Show has been, extended to Wednesday, May 17.

The book of words for the Invercargill Competitions Society’s Twelfth Annual Festival is now almost completed and copies should be available at the various music warehouses and booksellers early next week.

A request for volunteers to give some of their blood for the benefit of a patient very ill at the Wanganui Hospital, brought forth over a dozen applicants (states the Chronicle). Two were selected, and haif-a-pint taken from each.

An indication of how the railway service is losing business was given at Gore yesterday (reports the Ensign), when a motor lorry from Dunedin was used to carry furniture to that city, for transportation to Wellington.

At the monthly meeting of the Riverton Racing Club, a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure for the Easter race meeting was presented, showing a profit of about £9OO. Members expressed themselves as highly gratified with the result. For the first four months of 1922 Auckland has had a total rainfall of over 20 inches. The rainfall for each month in inches worked out to decimals was as follows :—January, 3.91 ; February, 6.25 ; March, 6.20 ; April, 4.16. Rain fell in April on 15 days.

The Federal Public Works Committee is taking evidence regarding the Sydney telephone system (says a Press Association cable). It is proposed to make the whole service automatic and provide immediate additional equipment for 8000 lines, with an ultimate capacity for 16,000. Apologising for his shortcomings as a speaker, a guest at a Greymouth valedictory function, said that he had never had an opportunity to become proficient. His wife never allowed him to make a speech, and he was always made to cut his remarks very short. To-day the Mayor (Mr J. F. Lillicrap) and Councillor A. H. Mackrell will leave for Wellington to place the position of the Invercargill Borough in relation to the amendments to the Power Board’s Act before the Minister of Public Works. They will return on Tuesday.

Large quantities of wheat are being shipped from Southern ports to Auckland, the grain being graded by a Government grader at the loading port (says the Herald). About 50 per cent, of it is being rejected owing in some cases to its having been cut too early and not allowed to mature. This has spoiled it for milling purposes. A Sydney Press Association cable states that since the rain last week Riverina reports a marked increase in mice. Considerable damage has been done to wheat dumps and chaff stacks. It is feared the trouble will be much worse when the cold weather sets in. In some places the visitation is in the same proportions as three years back, when enormous damage was done to stacked wheat.

“New Zealand is the most beautiful country I saw, not excepting Japan,” said Lord Northcliffe to a representative of the Sunday Pictorial on his return to London from his recent tour. “I believe the opportunities in New Zealand for the right kind of person are the best in the world torday, but preferably for those with capital and patience,” he concluded.

The West Australian Prospecting Board has despatched a prospecting party of ten, under Captain Jones, to investigate country east and north-east of Laverton (says a Perth Press Association cable). The expedition starts with fourteen camels and provisions for three months. The leader will be paid £7 and the others £2 2/- weekly. Ail will share alike in any gold discovered,

“The Franklin county is one of the richest in New Zealand,” was the remark of the chairman of the Hospital Board at the last meeting when the member representing that district wished his vote registered against an increased levy of £l2OO which had been assessed against the county (reports the Auckland Star). The capital valuation is set down at six million pounds, and the total levy is a little more than £6OOO.

American mothers with youthful sons are protesting against the girl “vampe” of today, with their “petting parties, cheek-to-cheek dancing, and midnight motor rides” (says the New York correspondent of the London “Daily Telegraph”). At a meeting held in the New York home of Mrs Otto Kahn, a plea was made for higher standards amongst girls, and the social ostracism of those who failed to set an example of refinement. Mention was made of boys who told their mothers that home standards of conduct were difficult, because girls “from whom they pulled away in cheek dancing” called them prudes, and when they took a girl home in the way their mothers taught them was proper, “she's not satisfied and thinks I’m slow.” Miss Janet Richards, a social worker from Washington, admitted that things had come to such a pass that many mothers were frightened about the influence of the girl “vamp” upon their sons. She did not say that girl “vamps” were in a majority, but the situation was certainly deplorable. It was suggested that mothers should combine to lay down the law before their girls, and also urge boys, “who appeared to hold higher ideals than girls of what’s fine,” to take the lead in uphold, ing moral standards and bringing girls to their senses.

A bazaar and sale of work in aid of St. George School funds will be held in Parish Hall on Wednesday next. At the request of the Minister of Public Works, the Highways Conference to discuss the proposed Bill has been deferred. It will probably be held in a month’s time. The Western Star states that a party of miners have recently been prospecting in the Merrivale district, and have peggQji off the holding of a well-known farmer tnere, on which good prospects of gold have been obtained.

In the Court at Whangarei: Accused to witness: “Is it not true that you were outside my place making a noise like a screeching hyena?” Witness: “I never heard a hyena screech. You make a noise like one till I see what it’s like.”—Northern Advocate.

It is interesting to note the fact (states the Manawatu Daily Times) that whilst the tar macadam roads of Palmerston North are standing heavy and frequent traffic without fault, those experimental pieces of concrete laid 4°wn on Rangitikei line, near Boundary Road and on High Strbet, near the gasworks, are crumbling. Neither as to cost of construction nor lasting qualities does the concrete appear to compare favourably with tarred macadam.

Vast areas of Russia have been overwhelmed by a famine more terrible than anything which figures in the annals of European history. The wheat and rye harvests of the middle and lower basin of the Volga, including territory some 200 miles east and west, have failed, and'it is estimated that there is a deficit of grain amounting to 120.000,000 Russian poods (or nearly 2,000,000 tons avoirdupois/. Thirty-five million people are threatened with starvation.

It may be hard to associate a Ford car with sentiment, but the fact remains that this quality was probably responsible in no small measure for the size of the attendance yesterday at McKay Bros.’ rooms when one of the multitudinous family was put up to ■auction. But the circumstances were exceptional, for the Ford offered was the car, owned by the Red Cross Society, that has been for some years past at the disposal of wounded soldiers in the Southland Hospital while, in addition, some interest in its disposal had been aroused by the objections raised by a few people who thought that it should be preserved for future use. Bidding was brisk, and the car was secured by Mr W. Mabson at the unexpectedly high figure of £l2O.

The Government Insurance Department amalgamation is cdmpleted as from Monday. Some time ago the union of the National Provident Fund, Friendly Societies, and Public Service Superannuation Fund Departments with the Government Life Insurance was effected, and now the State Fire Insurance Office comes into the group. Mr Robieson, who was manager of the State Fire Office, retired on superannuation last month, and the general managership of the office has been taken over by Mr J. H. Richardson, Commissioner of the Government Life Insurance Department. Mr J. H. Jerram retains his position as deputy-gen eral manager and Wellington manager of the Fire Insurance branch.

From the sale of eggs during the year ended March 31 last, the New Zealand Poultry Club received £593, which was stated to be £5O less than was received the preceding twelve months (says the Press). Mr R. W. Hawke said that it was satisfactory they had received close upon £6OO last year, because they had been scandalously dealt with by the public in respect of the price of eggs. Feed had been high in price, and the quality had not been of the best, and yet the public wanted to be able to buy eggs at 1/3 to 1/8 per dozen. It was an utter impossibility to sell eggs at that price, and that the club, had received close on £6OO showed that the birds had averaged well. They were now getting feed at something like reasonable prices, and he hoped that the price of eggs would keep up ta what it hu been last year, if not better.

One of SMITHS’ Extras: 52in Pure Wool Stylish Check Dress Material, 5/11 yard.— (Advt)

A Jumble Sale will be held in the Marist Bros.’ School, Clyde street, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. —(Advt.)

Dr Bickerton, Eyesight Specialist, has found that dizziness, blurring of print, and headaches can often be cured by correct Consult him at DeschleFs Buildings, Esk street, without delay.—(Advt.) The Rev. R. Ditterich, who will speak in the Municipal Theatre, on Monday, May 8, comes to our dominion with a great reputation, and has made a great impression upon those who have heard him. He has filled many important positions in Australia with exceptional ability, and his name is wellknown throughout the length and breadth of that country. His achievements as preacher, organiser, journalist, reformerand orator mark him as one of Australia’s ablest men. Mr Ditterich has recently retired from the Clifton Hill Circuit, and is visiting New Zealand and lecturing under the auspices of the P.P.A.—(Advt.)

Hurrah! The Cooties are here! The Cooties are here! The gayest little black fellows imaginable, expert tumblers and as slippery as eels. The “Cooties” is the latest puzzle game and the puzzle is to capture the Cooties and gaol them securely. The fun is great. Price 1/6 each, Posted Is 9d. Obtainable at Hyndman’s, Dee street.

T <fc B. Quality Hosiery is absolutely guaranteed—Values are the very best obtainable—See the new winter weights in Thomson and Beattie’s Fancy Department. Plain Black Cashmere All Wool Seamless at 3/6 and 3/9 per pair. Black Cashmere All Wool Full Fashioned at 5/9 per pair. Extra special Quality at 9/11 pair Heavy Woollen Knitted Hose in Grey, Heather and Black at 3/6, 4/3 and 5/11 pair, the same in Lovat and Khaki shades at 3/11 per pair.— (Advt).

“Hope is the parent of faith.”—-Bartol. You can always hope for immunity from prevailing colds and bronchial troubles if you put your faith in Baxter's Lung Preserver.

“Baxter’s” is pleasant to the taste, therefore ideal for children’s complaints. It affords sure protection from all throat, chest and lung affections. Baxter’s Lung Preserver has a twofold use—it is also a splendid tonic, promoting big dividends of better health. 2s 6d large bottle at chemists and stores. —(advt.)

Rava tea did it. They had not met before, but they had a cup of Rava tea together and were soon good friends. Baxter’s famous Rava tea brings good cheer, only 2/6 per lb., 2/3 for 51bs and l(Hb lots. (advt.)

A Safe Investment—This is assured bydressing the kiddies right Jor the. Winter. Twenty-two years’ study of this has made the Progressive Stores the ideal place for shopping. Why, you may ask? Simply the fact that they are the actual manufacturers, and every garment is made on the premises from the pick of the fabrics, firstclass finish, and the prices much lower than anywhere else. You will make a sound investment in buying any of these. Children's and Maids’ Serviceable Flannel Tweed Dreeses, sizes 16 to 24in, Sale prices 8/11 to 13/6 ; sizes 27 to 45in, now 14/6 to 45/-. A lovely showing of smart Velveteen Dreeses, all shades, from 18/6 to 39/6; Woven Wool Dresses, 12/6 to 31/6. Also showing a large assortment of Maids’ and Misses’ Costumes, in Cheviot Sergee, suitable for school wear, usual prices 130/-, Sale prices 59/6 to 70/-. Fine Fox Serge Costumes, Sale price 49/6 to 137/7. Smart Grey Flannel Tweed Costumes from 52/6 to 75/-. Girls’ High School Blazers at 29/6 to 32/6. Also an endless variety of Tweed, Covert, Rubber and Gabardine Coats, all sizes, at greatly reduced prices at H. & J. SMITH, LTD., The Progressive Stores, Tay street, Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.—(Advt-t

It is cheerful (says the “Wanganui Herald”) to strike a local business mao who greets you with a remark that recently he had more customers in his shop than the staff could serve This is the statement made by a Wanganui draper to a “Herald” reporter. He went on to state that he had noticed that country people were now buying more freely, showing that they had confidence in the tone of the produce markets. There had been very little increase in drapery lines generally of late, except in articles made from finer wools. These naturally ad vanced as the price of the raw material hardened.

Doctor’s prescriptions! when b doctor writes a prescription he bases his calculations on the effect obtained by the use of standard drugs, usually known as 8.P., meaning “of the strength mentioned in the British Pharmacopoeia.” In the dispensary of G. H. Brown, chemist, only English drugs are used for dispensing doc* tore’ prescriptions, as English drugs are the standard of purity and strength. By taking your doctor’s prescription to G. H. Brown, chemist (late Neil’s Dispensary), you are sure of having it dispensed with the purest English drugs—Advt.

Cheapest underwear in town: All Wool Colonial ribbed pants 6/11, 7/11, 8/6, Allwool Colonial shirts 7/11, 9/6, 10/6. Shetland flannel unders 7/6, 8/6. Navy flam eJ unders 7/6, 9/6. Huge stocks of Colonial wool socks and boys’ school hose at gits prices. McNeil and Clark, 94 Dee street.— (Advt).

75 Ladies, Maids, and Childrens Smart Flannel Frocks to be sold at Bargain Prices at The “Economic” Ready-to-wear Specialists, 60 Dee Street.—(Advt.) Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For coughs and colds.never fails.—(Advt.)’

Fine Wool Worsted Suits at £5 19 fid. “Sincerity*' Make, super finish, graduated sizes. Wonderful value. The Economic, Opposite P.O.—(Advt)